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Fundraiser for families A memorial skate and fundraiser is taking place this Sunday at the Langley Sportsplex, to honour and remember two friends who passed away recently. The Langley Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) will be hosting a memorial skate and fundraising event this Sunday (June 2) in support of the families of Austin Kingsborough and Brendan Wilson. On April 21, Kingsborough and Wilson – two close friends and avid hockey players – went missing on Nicola Lake. After the RCMP called off search and rescue efforts, the boys’ families hired a couple from Idaho to search the lake with specialized equipment. The boys’ bodies were found on May 6. The event is being held from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. at the Langley Sportsplex, 20165 91A Ave.
Drop-in skating will be for a minimum $5 donation, which also earns an entry into a draw for a free 2013/14 LMHA player registration. A barbecue, bottle drive, and silent auction will also help raise funds. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Kingsborough and Wilson families. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos of Austin and Brendan to be displayed on a photo wall, and then made into books for the families. Special guests from the greater hockey community will also be present at the fundraiser. “Austin and Brendan developed many close and long-lasting friendships within LMHA, and
meant a great deal to many people in our minor hockey association. Their loss has greatly affected many of our young people, specifically our midget division,” LMHA president Kevin Green said. “We are attempting to do our part to help the Kingsborough and Wilson families cover the cost of the search for the boys, and to help their closest friends continue to recover from their loss and pay tribute to their friends in the place where they all came together and shared so many memories – on the ice.” For more about this event, visit the LMHA website at www.langleyminorhockey.ca or contact Erinn at info@langleyminorhockey.ca.
BCHL’s officiating crew applauded …continued from page A19 Mills is also a linesman in the AHL and WHL and was selected to work the 2013 Memorial Cup this year in Saskatoon. “These awards are a testament to the commitment the BCHL board of governors has to recognizing and supporting the officiating program in the BCHL,”
Adams said. “I congratulate both Jeff and Bevan for receiving these awards, but I am extremely proud of everyone on our officiating staff. There are always going to be some tough games, but our staff consistently comes to the rink every night to work hard and officiate the game in a very fair and professional manner.”
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begins with a foot mechanics assessment, measuring of the feet, and a determination of the type of shoe that is required for the individual’s needs. dhe staff will provide a selection of shoes and listen to your feedback to determine the best ^t. dhe in-store treadmill will allow you to experience each shoe and determine whether it’s the right shoe for you. After a choice is made, a guaranteed ^t is provided, so customers will not only leave with comfortable shoes but peace of mind.
With the opening of the new Langley location, Alex made the move from Having built the trust of the comDowntown Vancouver to Langley, a munities in Vancouver and Delta, mere ten minutes from the store. “It and becoming the leading source in was important to immerse myself in properly ^tting athletic footwear, dhe the community, and be able to make New Balance Concept Stores have sure the services we provide ^t the extended their reach into Langley. “In needs of the area.” dheir dedication the Vancouver and North Delta stores to the communities they serve is clear, we had a lot of customers requestand it’s also clear just how much of a ing a closer store to Langley and the difference there is besurrounding areas.” tween their customer WE’RE HERE TO LISTEN TO OUR CUSTOMERS says Alex Harvey, coNEEDS, AND SHOW THEM THE PRODUCTS WE’RE service and their comowner and manager of petitors. dhis commuthe Langley location. CONFIDENT WILL WORK FOR THEM. nity involvement is “We knew there was - Alex Harvey, co-owner and manager, Langley location also present with the a demand here, and corporate New Balthe response since moving in has been stores. Add to that the complexity of overwhelming.” ^tting some customer’s orthotic de- ance. Privately held by Jim Davis, a vises and we feel many people would well know philanthropist, owning With a brand new store sporting a bene^t from shopping at a New Bal- New Balance has always been about building great shoes and employing crisp, Ivy-league look, consistent ance Store.” North American workers rather than with its Boston-based roots, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Per- A typical ^t in a New Balance Store pro^t at any cost. \ost recently he do-
ALEX HARVEY, Co-owner and Manager with TERRELL LEGRIER, Assistant Manager
nated a million dollars to Boston One, the charity set up to support victims of the Boston \arathon bombing. With a rapidly expanding clientele, the days of New Balance being thought of as a grey shoe are over. One of the ^rst things you’ll notice when you enter the store is the brightness in colors of the new products. Alex sums it up well, “New Balance isn’t one of the massive marketing brands that pump huge sums of money into athlete sponsorships. It’s more about word of mouth and the fact that our customers know they’re getting a high quality product. We’re here to listen to our customers needs, and show them the products we’re con^dent will work for them.”
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